http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog crafting a life in alabama Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:21:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As promised, I took some pictures of my finished Colette patterns Sencha blouse. I made View C, with the keyhole neckline. I'm pretty happy with it, although the sizing was a little weird for my body type. If I make it again, I want to adjust the upper bodice - it ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/09/sencha-blouse-finished/ Jennie's Chandelier @ Design*Sponge Little Birds Garland @ Sew, Mama, Sew! Troubleshooting Interfacing @ You SEW Girl The Double Rainbow Cocktail @ alcademics Circus Wedding Inspirations @ Style Me Pretty Upholstered Headboard @ the house of wood Bernina Buttonhole Tutorial @ Dog Named Banjo Brooch Necklace @ The Crafts Dept. Car CD Holder Tutorial @ Puking Pastilles Pat Sloan ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/09/linky-links/ I must be the world's worst blogger! I imagine I've lost any of the readers I had at one point...at least the ones I'm not related to. ;) Anyway, I've got a couple things to share. First, I finally finished stitching up my little Spike-the-cat needlebook that I started on ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/08/projectsand-an-announcement/ Thought I would pop in for a quick update of the week's events - it has been nonstop! Our little craft group from work got together Thursday evening - along with my blog friend, Anne. This time, my mom hosted at her house and we had a delicious meal followed ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/08/a-busy-week/ Finished piecing the top of my 4th of July tablerunner, just a little late. I keep procrastinating on quilting it until I get my new machine! Yes, my new sewing machine...my mom bought herself a new Bernina Aurora 440QE at the AQS quilt show in Knoxville last week, so she's passing ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/07/las-week/ Lola Banner @ It's In the Details This to That (Glue Advice) The Most Flattering Shirt Dress @ Prudent Baby Put a Lid on it @ Young House Love AND Summer Vacation Memories @ The Inspired Room karen's coffee can lanterns @ Design*Sponge The Sweetest Sewing Shed @ Apartment Therapy Making Mondays — and your week ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/07/happy-friday-link-love/ Happy 4th of July weekend! I'm thrilled to have a 3-day weekend ahead of me with lots of grilling out, playing with my sweet nephews (in town at their grandparents' house while their parents are on vacation), homemade ice cream, fireworks and fun with our families. I've got a stash ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/07/friday-link-love-2/ Hello again from Colorado! I thought I would pop in and post a quick update. It was cloudy, cold and rainy all weekend, so we didn't make any treks into the mountains (we couldn't even see the foothills under all of that cloud cover). It was even chilly enough last night ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/06/co-shop-hopping/ Hello from the Mile High City! We're headed into our 2nd night in Denver, so I thought I'd check in and post about what we've been up to. I'm going to try to get pictures uploaded to a set in my flickr account every night or so, so I don't ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/06/greetings-from-colorado/ Chocolate Party Spoons! @ Delicious Delicious Delicious NYC Rooftop Houses @ Apartment Therapy Ana Ventura Creative Craft Nook @ decor8 DIY {Anthropolgie Inspired Pendant Light} @ Ashley Ann - Under the Sycamore Simple Summer Cherries @ Just Something I Made How to Hem Jeans @ Love Stitched Three Ways to Pin Down Your Style @ Young House ... http://shannonmillercreative.com/blog/2010/06/link-love-3/